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  Did You Know: Â鶹Èë¿Ú New Website Edition — Search Tool

  Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s enhanced website search is now smarter, faster, and more comprehensive than ever before.

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  Submit Your Proposals for 2025 Â鶹Èë¿Ú Annual Convention Sessions

  Feb 19, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Between now and March 31, 2025, submit your idea for an educational session dealing with relevant industry topics such as HVAC, architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, residential HVAC/sheet metal, and testing-adjusting-balancing.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Interview: Gina Medel

  Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  CFO of The Penn Air Group talks about the labor/management paradigm and why pursuing a collaborative relationship with labor representatives is so critical.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Premier Partner Interview: Johns Manville

  Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the new fiberglass duct offerings and why collaborating with Â鶹Èë¿Ú is so critical.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Interview: Denise Murphy McGraw

  Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s Special Assistant for Political Affairs outlines what members can do to get themselves more engaged politically with state and local leaders.

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  Toolbox Talk: Sexism in the Workplace

  Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about not only the impact of sexism in the workplace, but what steps can be taken to address and prevent this behavior.

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  Take Part in Additional AI Learning Opportunities!

  Feb 19, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Register now for Getting More Value from Generative AI: Connecting Applications to ChatGPT with Zapier and Balancing AI Risk and Opportunity: AI Policy for Contractors!

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  Federated Insurance Publishes New Risk Management Articles

  Feb 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Premier Partner is offering Risk Management Corner, HR Question of the Month, and It’s Your Life as resources to members.

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  Join Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s exclusive Bargainer’s Zoom Sessions!

  Feb 12, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Sessions spotlight the latest bargaining developments and connect directly with Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s labor relations experts, Â鶹Èë¿Ú legal counsel, and your industry peers.

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  Trump Administration Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Steel and Aluminum

  Feb 11, 2025 |7 min read — Member Update

  Â鶹Èë¿Ú contractors should be taking steps now to prepare for the cost increases and construction delays that result from U.S. tariffs.

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  Visit Â鶹Èë¿Ú and SMART at the Upcoming International Roofing Expo

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Joint booth will be at the annual hub for products, equipment, hands-on education and networking.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Convention Interview- Cheryl Sprague

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Â鶹Èë¿Ú's 2024 Chapter Executive of the Year talks about her efforts on behalf of contractors in the Sacramento-area and gives some insight into best practices across various topical areas.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Convention Interview: Dan Monahan

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Â鶹Èë¿Ú's 2024 Legislative Contractor of the Year joins Seth Lennon at the 2024 Â鶹Èë¿Ú Annual Convention to discuss the need for members to become politically involved and some of the beneficial relationships he has built with New York lawmakers.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Convention Interview: Heavy Metal Summer Experience

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how the Heavy Metal Summer Experience drives home the value of a career in the skilled trades to young people and the role of Â鶹Èë¿Ú contractors in facilitating this wonderful career path.

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  Regulation of the Month: EO 11246 Rescinded

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the impact of the Trump Administration that required federal contractors to recruit women and minorities and not engage in discriminatory hiring practices.

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  Webinar: Getting Real Value from AI: Prompting Clinic

  Feb 11, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Generative AI is transforming how we work, and the key to unlocking its full potential lies in effective prompting this session will dive into best practices for interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT.

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  Did You Know: Â鶹Èë¿Ú New Website Edition — Business Resources

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Visit the Business Resources section today to discover how Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s website can support your business success!

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  Attend the Supervisor Training Academy!

  Jan 29, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Program led by industry experts and provides attendees with the information necessary to succeed in a leadership role.

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  Encourage Your Senators to Vote to Confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor

  Jan 29, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Â鶹Èë¿Ú lauds former Portland area Oregon Congresswoman, a champion of registered apprenticeships and quality driven, high road contractors, for her bipartisan and balanced job creating policies and legislation.

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  Toolbox Talk: Effective Communication

  Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how to interact with others in order to share ideas and ultimately, to attempt to arrive at the same place: safely, ahead of schedule and underbudget.

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Volunteering is one of the most impactful ways to give back to your association. The time and expertise you share is truly priceless, which is why Â鶹Èë¿Ú deeply values the contributions of all its volunteers.